There are innumerable differences in kind and quality, and accordingly the pearl is priced. People often say “I want a pearl necklace or earrings, but I don’t know which one to choose”. We are here for those who need our explanation how to make a good choice; some indispensable points for selection of pearls in order to avoid troubles. Please refer to this page, which helps you to choose the best one for you. Generally Akoya pearls are one of the most typical pearls for everyone. However, you should know that there are not only the pearl cultivated in Japan but also some pearls which are cultivated abroad. In addition, these many kinds of pearls let you choose your best one according to various scenes. At first, imagine how you dress up with the pearl thinking which situation you use it in.
Size
As you can see, the diameter of the pearl represented by mm( millimeters) is called “size”. In case of pearl necklaces, they’re usually written “minimum size to maximum size”. Here is the example for the picture at right “7.5mm-8.0mm.” As for the Akoya pearls, they’re transcribed in a 0.5mm unit, on the other hand, South Sea pearl is in a 1.0mm unit. Generally, after all a big ball becomes much higher in value if the quality, form, luster, winding, color are equal. The bigger the size of pearls become, the rarer it is.
Basically the necklace is made to be the subtle gradation of size from larger to smaller from the center for the edge. Because of a characteristic of the form, you don’t feel good when you put it on if the pearl is made with all the same size balls. That’s why this method was worked out so as you to look more beautiful when you wear the necklaces. However since the size of Akoya pearls is smaller than others, they are crossed straight so that there are few differences between the size of center and the one of the edge.
In the case of pendants, earrings and rings, they’re measured width one lap from the angle of the photograph. The points of the size selection are categorized by your situation and your preference.
Shape
A pearl is the jewel naturally created by the shellfish. Therefore the shape of pearls is formed in various ways.
The main shapes of pearls are followings; The perfect circle, the semi-round, baroque, semi-baroque, Oval (egg-shaped), drop, the button, the circle (on the surface into a ring form the thing with the line). Recently the heart design pearl is also beginning to be made. The value changes; if the pearl has a perfect circle which is rare, it is highly valued. But as for the unique pearls like baroque or perfect drop-shaped, its value may become higher than the perfect circle pearl for the rarity. The use varies; generally the round pearl is used in a formal situation, and the baroque and inimitable shape are used in a casual situation because they are affordable and have good design.
Luster
The regard as important is pearl luster. Of course either having blemish or not is important, too. Because the each person preference is different, of course I cannot say unconditionally, but we think that beautiful luster shining from the inside is the greatest charm of the pearl. A thing of the luster to give off the brightness that is stronger than a thing of the luster that was absentminded in evaluating a pearl is done with good quality. The luster of pearls is deeply affected to thickness, uniformity, nacreous layer, and the surface fluency. In addition, as well as a reflection of the light of the simple pearl surface, the thing which light reflected back by the inside of the pearl is stronger, beautiful and ideal. A method to identify luster is that you should watch the pearl and confirm how clearly the face of own is crowded. As for the pearl of good luster, the face of own is reflected to look in a mirror.
Nacre
“The winding” means the thickness of a nacreous layer surrounding the central core of the pearl and good winding means thick nacreous layer. It is often said that the pearl with good winding has good luster. Seeing from the durable point of view, the good winding pearl is resistant to the separation of pearl layer and degradation over time. It’s also evaluated whether a nacreous layer is surrounded uniformly in addition to the thickness of the pearls. Since the pearl which is so-called “half winding” is only one side wound up, the value gets lower. Also its color changes extremely by an angle. Unfortunately it’s very difficult for everyone to evaluate the winding, experts are re-quired. Pearl Seiwa, all of our staffs are the pearl experts; especially our president is the professional. Therefore there is no need for you to worry, we never sell inferior pearls.
Blemish
The pearl is the very delicate jewelry, so it’s possible that during cultivated and in process of manufacture, it may get the blemish. Blemish means for example dimple or circle. Blemish spoils the beauty of the surface of pearls, that’s why the value of the pearl depends on the number of, size, kind and position. After all the pearl value rises if there are few wounds, but it is said that the pearl having some blemishes is not a bad quality. No blemish pearls are scarcely seen, sometimes the blemish can be the proof of the true pearl.
Color
The color of the pearl does not have a general standard like a diamond. And the color varies by the kind of the pearl. As for the Akoya pearl with pink or white, it’s called non-toning pearl, and the South Sea pearl in white, Golden in golden, especially the dark Golden color with the depth, the Tahitian pearls in Peacock colors are popular. However, it’s impossible to jump to a conclusion like “this pearl has a good color.” un-conditionally, there is the preference for each people. We recommend that at first you should image how you want to use the pearl, then you can choose the best one. In addition, you should be careful because the color of the pearl changes with the different type of lights. We take a picture of the product under natural light, because we would like you to see the pearl’s original color.
length
The general necklace is made at the length of about 40-45cm including a clasp. However, a new clasp is developed recently, and the demand for long necklace is increasing because of its convenience being able to use it in various scenes. When we mean a long one, there is 200cm long necklace that requires five normal necklaces. We would like to recommend the long necklace to those who want to coordinate a pearl fashion enjoying some arrangements; for example you can wrap around your neck two role using one.
What do you think of these points which I introduced in this article? Please refer to these points when you choose pearls. Also we would be grateful if you consult us when you cannot make a decision which pearls to buy. We all here to help you.
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